Holiday Turkey & Cherry Stuffing

Holiday Turkey & Cherry Stuffing

1 cup

Serving Size

Chef Brenda

This recipe was developed and approved by Chef Brenda

Serve comfort any time of year with this stuffing, which pairs turkey breast with aromatic herbs and tart cherries in a crunchy bake.

Ingredients Show More

Ingredient

50 Portions

100 Portions

Cooking spray, butter flavored

50 Portions 2 sprays

100 Portions 4 sprays

Whole wheat bread, cubed

50 Portions 6 lb 4 oz

100 Portions 12 lb 8 oz

Granulated garlic

50 Portions 2 Tbsp

100 Portions ¼ cup

Vegetable oil (USDA or Commercial)

50 Portions ¼ cup

100 Portions ½ cup

Onions, fresh, diced

50 Portions 3 lb or 2 qt 2 cups

100 Portions 6 lb or 1 gal 1 qt

Celery, fresh, diced

50 Portions 2 lb or 1 qt 3 cups

100 Portions 4 lb or 3 qts 2 cups

Cherries, dried, packed (USDA or Commercial)

50 Portions 2 lb 8 oz or 1 qt 2 ¼ cup

100 Portions 5 lb or 3 qt ½ cup

Rosemary, dried, leaves

50 Portions 1/4 cup 2 Tbsp

100 Portions ¾ cup

Thyme, dried, leaves

50 Portions 1/4 cup 2 Tbsp

100 Portions ¾ cup

Sage, dried, ground

50 Portions 2 Tbsp

100 Portions ¼ cup

Chicken broth, low-sodium

50 Portions 1 gal

100 Portions 2 gal

Nonstick cooking spray

50 Portions 2 sprays

100 Portions 4 sprays

Directions Show More

  1. Thaw Turkey: Thaw under refrigeration for 48 hours. Once thawed, dice turkey. Hold at 41° F or lower.
  2. Dry and Season Bread: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cube bread and spread over 4 sheet pans lined with parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle each pan with 1 Tbsp granulated garlic. Place in the oven and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and toss. Cook for 5 more minutes and repeat one more time. Remove from the oven and set aside. Note: Bread will not be completely dry.
  3. Prepare Stuffing: In a kettle, tilt skillet, or large stock pot, heat vegetable oil on medium-high heat. Add onions and celery. Stirring frequently, cook for 5 minutes. Cook until onions turn opaque. Continue to stir frequently to keep vegetable pieces from burning. Stir in turkey, seasonings, and cherries. Cook for 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in dried bread until rehydrated.
  4. Bake Stuffing: For each 100 servings, divide stuffing into 4 – 4” steamtable pans. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir. Place back in the oven and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir. Repeat two more times or until stuffing is desired consistency. Remove from the oven and serve. Heat to 165° F or higher for 15 seconds. Hold at 140° F or higher.
  5. Serve: 1 cup (~8.5 oz wt). Hold at 140° F or higher.

Nutrients per Serving Show More

Calories 384 kcal

Saturated Fat 1.3 g

Trans Fat 0 g

Total Fat 7 g

Cholesterol 50 mg

Calcium 102 mg

Total Dietary Fiber 3 g

Iron 24 mg

Sodium 621 mg

Sugars 21 g

Carbohydrate 53 g

Vitamin A 114 IU

Vitamin C 3 mg

Protein 27 g

Component

Meat/Meat Alt 2 oz. eq.

Grain 2 oz. eq.

Fruit 1/4 cup(s)

Vegetable 1/8 cup(s)

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